Description

4-Hexadecyloxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain alkyloxybenzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the production of liquid crystals, specialty polymers, and fine chemicals, where its specific molecular architecture imparts desired mesomorphic or self-assembly properties. Industries such as advanced materials research, pharmaceutical development, and specialty chemical manufacturing require this material for creating novel functional compounds with tailored performance characteristics.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: A key precursor for the production of thermotropic liquid crystals used in display technologies and optical devices.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of side-chain liquid crystalline polymers (SCLCPs) and other functional polymers.
• Organic Intermediate: Utilized in advanced organic synthesis for creating complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Surfactant & Amphiphile Research: Acts as a model compound in the study of self-assembly and micelle formation due to its amphiphilic structure.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic semiconductors and other electronic materials where precise molecular ordering is critical.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard or reference material in chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hexadecyloxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	15872-48-7
Molecular Formula	C23H38O3
Molecular Weight	362.55 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Hexadecyloxybenzoic Acid; 4-(Hexadecyloxy)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(hexadecyloxy)-; 4-n-Hexadecyloxybenzoic Acid; 4-Palmityloxybenzoic Acid; 4-Cetyloxybenzoic Acid (common name); 4-Hexadecoxybenzoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hexadecyloxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and melting point determination, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. The material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.